Karim Tannir

Karim Tannir has been appointed Head of Citi's Middle East and Africa Cluster and Banking, based in Dubai, effective August 2026. A highly regarded industry leader with more than 30 years of experience in the region, Tannir has advised governments, corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign entities on some of the Middle East's most significant strategic and financing decisions. In his new role, Tannir will oversee Citi's MEA business across 59 markets, spearheading client strategy, the firm's regional franchise growth, and engagement with regulators and key stakeholders.

Tannir is known for his deep client relationships and longstanding credibility across both public and private sectors, bringing a combination of regional insight, global perspective, and execution discipline. His career highlights multi-disciplinary expertise spanning corporate and investment banking, capital markets, strategic advisory, and regional leadership.

Career History

• Head of Banking for the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye at HSBC (most recent role before Citi)
• More than 25 years at J.P. Morgan in senior leadership positions, including Vice Chairman for EMEA
• Senior Country Officer for the Middle East and North Africa at J.P. Morgan
• Vice Chair of JPMorgan's Europe, Middle East, and Africa investment banking division prior to joining HSBC

Tannir, one of the most senior investment bankers in the Gulf, is hired by Citi as part of its efforts to make deeper inroads into a lucrative region. As Head of MEA Cluster at Citi, Tannir brings decades of trusted relationships and deep regional insight that will enable the bank to strengthen its international franchise and serve clients' complex cross-border needs through local expertise and global connectivity.

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